The Farmer's Office
The Farmer's Office

Author: Julia Shanks

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1550926101

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A practical, how-to guide for farmers who want to achieve and maintain financial sustainability in their businesses When you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business. Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a successful farm business through effective bookkeeping and business management, providing tools to make managerial decisions, apply for a loan or other financing, and offering general business and strategy advice for growing a business. Whether you've been farming for many years or just getting started, The Farmer's Office gives you the tools needed to think like an entrepreneur and thoughtfully manage your business for success.

Introduction to Agricultural Accounting
Introduction to Agricultural Accounting

Author: Barbara M. Wheeling

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to Agricultural Accounting offers an approach for compiling and analyzing accounting information specific to agricultural operations. Unlike typical accounting books, this text addresses the issues and situations unique to the agricultural industry, and offers relevant examples of accounting applied to agricultural operations. The accounting procedures offered build on current practice in agriculture. Cash-basis accounting, prevalent in many farm operations is explained in the text through an accrual-adjusted system. This system provides more accurate information for the measurement of profitability of the farm operation. Figures and tables are presented throughout for easy reference, and to simplify accounting practices. The easy-to-understand approach is appropriate for learners without any accounting background.

Agricultural Accounting
Agricultural Accounting

Author: Steven M Bragg

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781938910746

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Agricultural Accounting addresses every aspect of the accounting that one might encounter in a farm, ranch, or related business. Topics covered include the accounting for crops and livestock, non-current farm assets, hedges and derivatives, and cooperatives. The intent is to not only explain accounting concepts, but also to provide examples and show how an accounting system can be constructed and operated.

Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business
Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business

Author: Sarah Beth Aubrey

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2008-01-16

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1603429190

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Running your own small farm is demanding enough, but making it profitable presents a host of further challenges. In this business-savvy guide to farming on a small scale, Sarah Aubrey covers everything from financial plans and advertising budgets to web design and food service wholesalers. Learn how to isolate your target audience and craft artisanal products that will delight and amaze customers. With a solid business strategy in place, you can confidently turn your passion into a productive and profitable venture.

Bookkeeping Kit For Dummies
Bookkeeping Kit For Dummies

Author: Lita Epstein

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-01-09

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1118237706

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The easy way to get a handle on bookkeeping Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any business owner, but it's also important to those who work with the business, such as investors, financial institutions, and employees. Bookkeeping For Dummies provides the easy and painless way to master this critical skill. You'll get clear and concise information on keeping track of transactions, figuring out balance sheets, keeping ledgers or journals, creating financial statements, and operating accounts for businesses, along with practices and examples to hone your skills. Plus, the bonus CD includes samples of bookkeeping forms, working papers, letters, resources, and spreadsheets. Keeping track of transactions Figuring out the balance sheet Keeping a ledger and journal Creating financial statements Operating accounts for businesses Recognizing assets and liabilities Up-to-date tax information Changes in small business regulations Additional and complementary examples Demonstration problems True/false and multiple-choice questions and scenarios Whether you're a professional or a student looking to expand your skills, Bookkeeping Kit For Dummies is a one-stop resource for anyone interested in this ever-growing occupation.

Fearless Farm Finances
Fearless Farm Finances

Author: Jody L Padgham

Publisher: Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692801888

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Fearless Farm Finances is a one-of-a-kind resource packed with instructions, tips and tools for setting up and managing a farm's financial system. The 2nd edition offers new information and templates for those setting up paper-based systems, a new chapter on farm transition, as well as a new layout and updated resources.

Beef and Hay Agricultural Record Book
Beef and Hay Agricultural Record Book

Author: Cheryl L. Bradley

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-04-14

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781545260678

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This record book is farmer friendly and designed for field use with glossy cover, heavy weight, white pages, 8 1/2" x 11." Intended for ease of documenting farm income, expense, cattle, grass, hay and pasture records for the small or medium scale, modern day farm. Includes a Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Table and Cow Gestation Chart. This record book is intended to assist the farmer with a detailed annual documentation consisting of enough space to record up to 52 cows, multiple bulls, and 10 grass, hay and pasture fields. This record book was created with the farmer and tax preparer, providing a basic, time efficient, record-keeping log book compatible with the Schedule F (Form 1040) "Profit or Loss From Farming" form. To most effectively sell "the beef," or "sell the hay," it is important to evaluate the best balance between what is profitable and beneficial. This book may be helpful in evaluating the best balance between what is profitable and beneficial for your farm.